Happy Lamb Hot Pot is described as a spacious, clean restaurant on the second floor near the main intersection of Chinatown in Montreal, with large windows that keep the space bright and a calm, not too noisy atmosphere. The all-you-can-eat buffet offers a wide range of ingredients and a sauce bar, though some labels are mixed up and vegetarian options are fairly limited, with calls for more tofu, veggie dumplings, and meat-free broth bases. Food appears fresh and well stocked, with lamb and other meats praised and the tomato and hot sour broths offering different profiles, even if one broth was noted as underseasoned. Service is generally friendly and efficient, with several staff members highlighted for good, quick service, and prices described as reasonable, making it suitable for family meals, dates, or casual outings; lunch is typically cheaper and birthday freebies are mentioned. A few negatives appear, including a hygiene concern from one reviewer who reported food poisoning, a challenging entrance with stairs, and occasional crowding or a cafeteria-like vibe. Overall, the restaurant stands out for its variety, generous portions, lively atmosphere, and accessibility of sauces and ingredients, making it a popular option for hot pot lovers in Montreal.
Had a good experience here several times w family. We loved the lamb!
I grew up eating spicey food, I am not as hardcore as a Thai person, I found the spicey hotpot a bit spicier than I would've liked but still ok. But if you are unsure it's better to order the ting yang pot or another non-spicy one.
Update:
Still going there every few months, still flapping & still a happy little duck! 😍
Last time I went w my mom & the total was ~$50 for two people. (We went at lunch time n a weekday = special price). This was two months ago in Nov 2025 so, happy to see it's still quite affordable. We don't stuff ourselves (& we're pretty good about it) as we believe that is the best enjoyment… no sense trying to wreck the business's bottom line & our stomach, when $25 per person is REAAALLLY reasonable.
& yes we both love the lamb here. 😍😍😍😍
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Considering the high cost of everything for restaurants these days I am glad they can keep a reasonable price. I try not to over order because food waste is awful, & it's hard enough for restaurants these days w the high cost of everything.
Best hotpot ever. I always get the curry broth, I've tried the others, but this one is by far the best & there are lots of mix-in options (pasta, vegetables, meats, fish). The lamb is to die for & highly recommend. Lunch is cheaper than supper. There are a little less options, but it's also less busy.
I've been there many times & would definitely go back. Its a all you can eat. There is less food when is lunch time like no sea food but its $21.99. Dinner has more choices at $28.99. You can go as a couple or as group. The staff speak very well French & English. Its a very relax environment.
Go for the addon with premium meat! No looking back! Dinner has more options than lunch. Go slow & enjoy every moment. Best not to take too much on first round, order those meats on menu, once they arrived, gauge what other you wanna savour! Wash it down it coke if it gets too greasy from the meat. Oh & the eclair taste yummy!
Slow service for a not-very busy lunch. Food was good & the buffet was well stocked. Staff were helpful in providing child appropriate dishes & seating, but were otherwise hard to find or ask for refills on the meat.
Le spécial du midi (Lunch Combo) en vaut vraiment la peine! Pour 20 $, vous aurez un accès illimité à de la viande (boeuf & porc) & à une multitude d'ingrédients (tofu, dumplings, légumes, nouilles, boulettes de viande...) à ajouter dans le bouillon de votre choix. Un vrai délice à un prix abordable!
Great deal for lunch but you only have 2 meat options (beef & lamb). Broth is charged separately. You have to order with the waiter for the meat, but other than that veggies, noodles, & other types of protein/ fish balls are self served. The soy sauce noodles & fried chicken wings are surprisingly good. There are 2-3 options for dessert & I liked the jelly with brown sugar. The restaurant is pretty busy but doesn't seem to have enough servers so service could be a hit or miss.
Our first time here & everything was great! There was a bit of a line up even though it was a weekday. At least it smells good while you wait haha Restaurant was clean & staff are attentive in going around to refill the broth. There's a small fried food section. Wings were meaty & tasty. Lots of selection of veggies & fish balls, noodles & other ingredients. Some were not labeled so had to explain to my partner what they were. Sauce bar was fun & had enough variety to make your own sauces. Meat was good. We just stuck with the lunch combo meat & was satisfied. We enjoyed the mushroom broth & curry broth. The raw chicken from the buffet was over marinated so it had a more gelatinous texture when cooked. The place was busy so at times, they ran out of the small bowls at the buffet but other than that, everything was good! Washroom was clean.
Great place for group lunch at reasonable price. Plenty of choices for everyone & the individual pot option is great for those who don't want to over-share. The meats were good & nicely cut.
You can now get your veggies, meat & seafoods yourself from the counter. For only $5 extra you can try the AAA Angus beef & lamb. They added extra sauces, love the garlic!! & yes the HAPPY HOUR is all worth it!! We look forward to our weekly family bonding over a delicious lunch at Happy Lamb Hotpot! Keep up the good work!
